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Old 4 December 2013, 05:44 AM   #1
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What tools are needed for sizing and installing endlinks

Hello.

Just got a new gmtc, and wanted to size it myself.

at the same time, i wanted to put a leather strap and endlinks from smartyjones on my 114060, what tools do i need and where can i find instructions?

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Old 4 December 2013, 05:48 AM   #2
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All you really need are a 1.6mm screwdriver, Bergeon 6111 (w/ fine tip), and tape.
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Old 4 December 2013, 06:00 AM   #3
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i just googled.. this?

http://www.ottofrei.com/Bergeon-6111...-Bar-Tool.html

dont i need some sort of "clamps" spring bar remover?
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Old 4 December 2013, 06:03 AM   #4
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i just googled.. this?

http://www.ottofrei.com/Bergeon-6111...-Bar-Tool.html

dont i need some sort of "clamps" spring bar remover?
If I understood you correctly....No the tip of the Bergeon tool should do the trick. The fork end compresses the springbar...Compress and then push it out. Do the reverse when installing.

There are a few youtube videos on install and removal.
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Old 4 December 2013, 09:42 AM   #5
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good luck
you might want some tape as well to prevent scratches
I use airbrush modelling tape
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Old 4 December 2013, 10:27 AM   #6
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Besides tools you need some practice or the new watch will be collecting your errors in a series of scratches.

But at least they'll be on the bottom and be gone again after the first service.
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Old 4 December 2013, 12:06 PM   #7
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dont i need some sort of "clamps" spring bar remover?
it helps to have the right tool.
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Old 4 December 2013, 01:01 PM   #8
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it helps to have the right tool.
if you can afford $$$$ tweezers.
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Old 4 December 2013, 04:51 PM   #9
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it helps to have the right tool.
Man, every time I see that I want one, where did I get from?
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Old 4 December 2013, 06:50 PM   #10
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it helps to have the right tool.
Ah .... the fabled 3200, as rare as hen's teeth
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A net is also handy plus earplugs for your better half.
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Old 4 December 2013, 10:14 PM   #12
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A net is also handy plus earplugs for your better half.


Earplugs for when you scream out all those "magic" words!
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All you really need are a 1.6mm screwdriver, Bergeon 6111 (w/ fine tip), and tape.
Items as above plus of coarse common sense work slow and carefully, once you have done it once next time you could do it with your eyes closed.
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Old 5 December 2013, 02:41 AM   #14
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Items as above plus of coarse common sense work slow and carefully, once you have done it once next time you could do it with your eyes closed.
I find that wearing a magnifying visor helps the process tremendously. I can remove mine literally without fear of scratching the lugs....but I use tape anyway.
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Ah .... the fabled 3200, as rare as hen's teeth
I don't get why they don't sell these or someone makes an equivalent.
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Old 5 December 2013, 05:18 AM   #17
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Ok never mind.. im not gonna attempt..

Haha.

Ill leave it to the pros

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Old 5 December 2013, 05:58 AM   #18
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Ok never mind.. im not gonna attempt..

Haha.

Ill leave it to the pros

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Oh come on...you CAN do it!!!

With a toothpick and screwdriver...I change my bracelet/strap multiple times a week. Takes (literally) about 1 minute to do.
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Old 5 December 2013, 07:23 AM   #19
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It is not that difficult....Tons of video's on how to do it.
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